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Makers Taster Tuesdays: build your first Ruby Programme

Welcome to Taster Tuesdays, where our very own Makers coaches will give you a taste of what it’s like to learn to code at Makers. Every two weeks, we’ll release a new workshop that focuses on one of the key technologies our students learn. These workshops are free to attend. If you’re a beginner then we recommended attending each one to build your coding skills.

Date: 21/03/23

Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Cost: FREE

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Why should I come to Makers Taster sessions?

Is coding something that interests you? Maybe you’ve considered doing the Makers bootcamp or have already applied. Whatever stage you’re at in your tech journey, these workshops are designed for you to practice fundamental coding skills and build your confidence to code.

Who are these workshops for?

As our approach is tailored to people with no previous experience in coding. Our expert and super-friendly coaches will walk you through basic programming and computing concepts you’ll build on as you learn to code.

Workshop breakdown

  • Introductions to the group and a welcome from the coach
  • Establishing the learning goals of the session
  • Demonstration of a coding concept in Ruby
  • In groups of two you’ll work together to complete several challenges using Ruby
  • You will have created a small Ruby program and run it from the terminal
  • A Look back at what you’ve learned

What do I need to join?

This is an online event. After you register for the event you’ll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting. During the session, the only thing you’ll need to write and run the program is a web browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

How to join 

Make sure you have zoom downloaded prior to the event and at 12:30

Click on the link below using this passcode to enter:  123456

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82841156905?pwd=YVhjTG00SEtWRHNjMlFwNjdWemo0dz09

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If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]

P.S. Keep a look out for the next Makers Taster Sessions:

04/04/23: Code a web application in 1 hour

18/04/23: Build your own javascript game

02/05/23: Make music with Javascript

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Get tickets! 

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]

Learn to code. Future-proof your career. Change your life.

Make 2023 the year you launch your career in tech.

About Us

Makers is the UK’s premier coding bootcamp with over 8 years of experience in training people to code and launching tech careers.

If you’re thinking of learning to code, Demo Day is the event for you. You’ll see what learning to code at a bootcamp can offer you, why it’s different from learning at home and the additional support our team offer to help with job hunting if you’re looking for a career change or if you’re looking to add a new technical string to your bow in your current role.

If this is the start of your research into bootcamps, we’re here to help. The team will be on hand to share details about Makers and answer any questions you have.

So, what is Demo Day?

Demo Day is a showcase of the projects our students build from scratch in the final two weeks of the course. They can make anything, games, AI projects – the choice is theirs. In their quick-fire demos, each team will demonstrate their project in action and explain the tech skills they learned at Makers.

Next is Q&A with the Makers team so you can hear more about learning to code with us, so come along! It could be your first step towards your dream career.

Get tickets! 

Online Agenda
  • 17:30 – Welcome from the coaches
  • 18:05 – Project Demo’s
  • 19:00 – online Q&A
  • 19:30 – 20:30 – Family and Friends’ celebrations 
How to join the event online
Once you register, you’ll receive a link to join the event. (We’ll send a few reminders too!) You can also come back to the event listing once you register and go to the Online Event Page to view the event on the day.

Get tickets!

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]

Learn to code. Future-proof your career. Change your life.

Make 2023 the year you launch your career in tech.

About Us

Makers is the UK’s premier coding bootcamp with over 8 years of experience in training people to code and launching tech careers.

If you’re thinking of learning to code, Demo Day is the event for you. You’ll see what learning to code at a bootcamp can offer you, why it’s different from learning at home and the additional support our team offer to help with job hunting if you’re looking for a career change or if you’re looking to add a new technical string to your bow in your current role.

If this is the start of your research into bootcamps, we’re here to help. The team will be on hand to share details about Makers and answer any questions you have.

So, what is Demo Day?

Demo Day is a showcase of the projects our students build from scratch in the final two weeks of the course. They can make anything, games, AI projects – the choice is theirs. In their quick fire demos each team will demonstrate their project in action and explain the tech skills they learned at Makers.

Next is Q&A with the Makers team so you can hear more about learning to code with us, so come along! It could be your first step towards your dream career.

Get tickets! 

Online Agenda
  • 17:00 – Welcome from the coaches
  • 18:05 – Project Demo’s
  • 19:00 – Break & online Q&A
  • 19:30 – Project demos
  • 20:30 – 21:30 – Family and Friends’ celebrations 
How to join the event online
Once you register, you’ll receive a link to join the event. (We’ll send a few reminders too!) You can also come back to the event listing once you register and go to the Online Event Page to view the event on the day.

Get tickets!

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]

Learn to code. Future-proof your career. Change your life.

Make 2023 the year you launch your career in tech.

About Us

Makers is the UK’s premier coding bootcamp with over 8 years of experience in training people to code and launching tech careers.

If you’re thinking of learning to code, Demo Day is the event for you. You’ll see what learning to code at a bootcamp can offer you, why it’s different from learning at home and the additional support our team offer to help with job hunting if you’re looking for a career change or if you’re looking to add a new technical string to your bow in your current role.

If this is the start of your research into bootcamps, we’re here to help. The team will be on hand to share details about Makers and answer any questions you have.

So, what is Demo Day?

Demo Day is a showcase of the projects our students build from scratch in the final two weeks of the course. They can make anything, games, AI projects – the choice is theirs. In their quick fire demos each team will demonstrate their project in action and explain the tech skills they learned at Makers.

Next is Q&A with the Makers team so you can hear more about learning to code with us, so come along! It could be your first step towards your dream career.

Get tickets! 

Online Agenda
  • 18:00 – Welcome from the coaches
  • 18:05 – Project Demo’s
  • 19:00 – Q&A with Makers Staff
  • 19:30 – End
  • 19:00 – 20:00 – Family and Friends’ celebrations 
How to join the event online
Once you register, you’ll receive a link to join the event. (We’ll send a few reminders too!) You can also come back to the event listing once you register and go to the Online Event Page to view the event on the day.

Get tickets!

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]

Learn to code. Future-proof your career. Change your life.

Make 2022 the year you launch your career in tech.

About Us

Makers is the UK’s premier coding bootcamp with over 8 years of experience in training people to code and launching tech careers.

If you’re thinking of learning to code, Demo Day is the event for you. You’ll see what learning to code at a bootcamp can offer you, why it’s different from learning at home and the additional support our team offer to help with job hunting if you’re looking for a career change or if you’re looking to add a new technical string to your bow in your current role.

If this is the start of your research into bootcamps, we’re here to help. The team will be on hand to share details about Makers and answer any questions you have.

So, what is Demo Day?

Demo Day is a showcase of the projects our students build from scratch in the final two weeks of the course. They can make anything, games, AI projects – the choice is theirs. In their quick fire demos each team will demonstrate their project in action and explain the tech skills they learned at Makers.

Next is Q&A with the Makers team so you can hear more about learning to code with us, so come along! It could be your first step towards your dream career.

And if you’re a friend or family member of one of the students, come along! We want you to (virtually) clap, holler and show your support!

Get tickets! 

Online Agenda
  • 17:00 – Welcome from the coaches
  • 17:05 – Project Demo’s
  • 18:00 – Q&A with Makers Staff
  • 18:30 – End
How to join the event online
Once you register, you’ll receive a link to join the event. (We’ll send a few reminders too!) You can also come back to the event listing once you register and go to the Online Event Page to view the event on the day.

Get tickets!

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]

Learn to code. Future-proof your career. Change your life.

Make 2022 the year you launch your career in tech.

About Us

Makers is the UK’s premier coding bootcamp with over 8 years of experience in training people to code and launching tech careers.

If you’re thinking of learning to code, Demo Day is the event for you. You’ll see what learning to code at a bootcamp can offer you, why it’s different from learning at home and the additional support our team offer to help with job hunting if you’re looking for a career change or if you’re looking to add a new technical string to your bow in your current role.

If this is the start of your research into bootcamps, we’re here to help. The team will be on hand to share details about Makers and answer any questions you have.

So, what is Demo Day?

Demo Day is a showcase of the projects our students build from scratch in the final two weeks of the course. They can make anything, games, AI projects – the choice is theirs. In their quick fire demos each team will demonstrate their project in action and explain the tech skills they learned at Makers.

Next is Q&A with the Makers team so you can hear more about learning to code with us, so come along! It could be your first step towards your dream career.

And if you’re a friend or family member of one of the students, come along! We want you to (virtually) clap, holler and show your support!

Get tickets! 

Online Agenda
  • 17:00 – Welcome from the coaches
  • 17:05 – Project Demo’s
  • 18:00 – Q&A with Makers Staff
  • 18:30 – End
How to join the event online
Once you register, you’ll receive a link to join the event. (We’ll send a few reminders too!) You can also come back to the event listing once you register and go to the Online Event Page to view the event on the day.

Get tickets!

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]

 

Thinking about learning to code? Join us to find out about our courses, curriculum, application process and job outcomes.

 

Make 2022 the year you launch your career in tech.

If you’re curious about bootcamps or if a role in tech is right for you, join us for our quick fire information session to hear how Makers can support your journey. You’ll meet our Course Managers Jo and Rachael, they’ll share:

  • Course options: Bootcamp or Apprenticeship
  • The basics: Cost, length of course and upcoming cohorts
  • Our curriculum
  • Job hunting service
  • What makes a great application
  • Student job (and salary!) outcomes

We’ll also open the floor to your questions. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register here to join one of our sessions.

If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]

Learn to code. Future-proof your career. Change your life.

Make 2022 the year you launch your career in tech.

About Us

Makers is the UK’s premier coding bootcamp with over 8 years of experience in training people to code and launching tech careers.

If you’re thinking of learning to code, Demo Day is the event for you. You’ll see what learning to code at a bootcamp can offer you, why it’s different from learning at home and the additional support our team offer to help with job hunting if you’re looking for a career change or if you’re looking to add a new technical string to your bow in your current role.

If this is the start of your research into bootcamps, we’re here to help. The team will be on hand to share details about Makers and answer any questions you have.

So, what is Demo Day?

Demo Day is a showcase of the projects our students build from scratch in the final two weeks of the course. They can make anything, games, AI projects – the choice is theirs. In their quick fire demos each team will demonstrate their project in action and explain the tech skills they learned at Makers.

Next is Q&A with the Makers team so you can hear more about learning to code with us, so come along! It could be your first step towards your dream career.

And if you’re a friend or family member of one of the students, come along! We want you to (virtually) clap, holler and show your support!

Get tickets!

Event Agenda
  • 17:00 – Arrive at Makers HQ for Project Fair
  • 18:00 – Final Project Presentations
  • 19:00 – Celebrations with food and drinks, and your chance to ask any questions you have to the team
  • 20:00 – End
How to join the event 
To gain entry you must have an “on-site attendee” ticket.
Makers Merch Giveaway

Makers are giving away our new merchandise to the lucky winners who join us on Demo Day. All you have to do is register for a FREE on-site ticket and show us your order number when you arrive – that number could be your golden ticket to some new threads, stationary and much more!

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We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, drop us a message to [email protected]h

Learn the Makers approach to problem decomposition

About this event

If you’re ready to join a bootcamp but want to know if Makers is the right choice, join us for this 90 minute taster session, in collaboration with Tom Teaches Tech. A Makers grad turned developer, Tom will introduced to the teaching methodologies used at Makers that will set you up for success in the rest of your tech career.

Content

Learning Techniques – Everyone learns in their specific way but is it always the most effective? In this section we’ll introduce a range of different learning techniques to give you a broader range of methods to use when you’re struggling.

Problem Decomposition – Knowing how to break down a coding problem is the first step towards solving it but when you’re faced with a wall of error messages it can be difficult to know where to begin. In this section guide you through the step by step process of problem decomposition and set you tasks to practice.

How to structure your day mentally and physically – This part of the session we’ll lay out how to structure your day effectively to optimise your learning. This is a key skill for if you’re about to join the bootcamp.

Q&A – Finally, it’s over to you. Please feel free to ask us any questions about the content of todays session, life as a Makers student, finding a job or anything else relevant to support your journey into tech.

Learners will also be provided with a host of resources to support the session and to help you continue your learning

If you sign up for Makers paid 16 week bootcamp after attending this course, we’ll remove the £35 you paid for ‘Intro to Makers’ from your course fees. Details of this will be included in your confirmation email after you register. Note, if you’ve attended the ‘Intro to coding’ four session course, you do not need to attend this as the material will have already been covered.

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Learn the basics of coding on this beginners course. 

About this event

Learn to code from scratch on this four week beginners coding course. Designed to build your knowledge week on week, you’ll go from little to no coding knowledge to understanding the fundamental principles of programming. No experience required!

You’ll learn the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript and how to break down coding problems the right way to accelerate your learning.

Delivered live by our coaches, the session provides a supportive learning environment to help you take your first steps into coding, or give you extra practice if you’re thinking about joining a bootcamp. Tom’s sessions will cut through the noise of online coding tutorials and provide clear guidance on where to focus your learning.

Schedule:

One session per week on Tuesdays, from 6pm – 7:30pm.

    • Week 1 – Intro to HTML
    • Week 2 – Intro to CSS
    • Week 3 – Intro to JavaScript
    • Week 4 – Problem decomposition ‘The Makers Way’.
About the session

The coach will live demo a coding challenge and explain the core learning objective of the day. Next it’s over to you to practice your new skills, overseen by the coach who will support and answer questions.

What will you need?

Access to Zoom, we’ll include the link in your confirmation email.

A CodeSandbox account, a free online text editor we use to code together. Sign up here >> https://codesandbox.io/

If you sign up for Makers paid 16 week bootcamp after attending this course, we’ll remove the £100 you paid for ‘Intro to Coding’ from your Makers course fees. Details of this will be included in your confirmation email after you register. Note, if you’ve already attended the ‘Intro to Makers’ single session, you do not need to attend this as the material will have already been covered.

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